Associate Attorney

Job Description:
We re a 20-person criminal defense firm built on real work real collaboration and zero pretense. If you re an experienced attorney who s ready to have more influence more autonomy and more meaningful courtroom time we might be where you want to be. We re structured to let good lawyers thrive: no bloated hierarchy a minimum of meetings and you re allowed to use your best judgment. We serve a mix of public defense and private clients and we keep things human team-based case reviews shared insight and systems that support your time instead of eating it up. You ll manage your own caseload from the jump help shape firmwide strategies and have the chance to stretch into areas like civil rights personal injury or family law if that fits your strengths. We re growing intentionally and we re looking for smart grounded lawyers who know how to get things done and who want to help shape what a modern defense firm can be.

If you re court-savvy client-centered and ready to do the kind of work that keeps you sharp we d like to meet you.

Primary Function:

As the fastest-growing criminal defense firm in Southern and Eastern Idaho seeks a driven and mission-aligned Associate Attorney to join our high-performing legal team. This role is an opportunity to build a career with impact serving real people solving real problems and reshaping what excellent legal representation looks like. The Associate Attorney will independently manage a caseload primarily focused on criminal defense with occasional cross-over into other areas such as civil rights personal injury or family law depending on interest and aptitude. The attorney will serve as a first point of contact for many clients develop litigation strategies represent clients in court and contribute to a collaborative case management culture rooted in integrity innovation and compassion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

We are a communication-driven company and expect every team member to make communication a priority.

Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation including hearings motions trials and negotiations.

Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients managing expectations and providing regular documented case updates.

Participate in weekly case reviews with the legal team to maintain consistent strategic progress on all files.

Respond to court deadlines and procedural events with professionalism clarity and timeliness.

Assist with intake consultations and early-stage case evaluation with support from the client intake and paralegal teams.

Collaborate with support staff and firm leadership to develop efficient workflows and improve client service.

Draft motions briefs and discovery responses using the firm s preferred templates and systems.

Ensure strict compliance with Idaho Bar ethics rules and court rules of procedure.

Our values are non-negotiable. The incumbent must consistently champion and embody these core principles: Justice in every connection we make Integrity and Compassion in all interactions and a commitment to Excellence driven by Innovation.

Qualifications Required:

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active license to practice in Idaho or eligibility to waive in promptly

Minimum of 2 years legal experience (criminal defense preferred)

Strong litigation skills and courtroom presence

Excellent communication organizational and legal writing skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Google Workspace and Clio (or comparable case management systems)

Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and independently move cases forward

Preferred:

Experience in misdemeanor and felony criminal defense

Background in legal motion practice or appellate writing

Spanish-speaking or bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Familiarity with eastern and southern Idaho court systems

Other Qualifications

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary DOE

Quarterly performance-based bonuses

Health insurance cost-share and optional dental/vision plans

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Mileage reimbursement and CLE reimbursement

Remote flexibility for certain responsibilities

Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing mission-driven firm

Physical Requirements

Regular court appearances throughout southern and eastern Idaho

Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use

Occasional evenings or weekends as needed

Must have reliable transportation and ability to manage travel

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to a typical court room and office environment.